Social Sciences BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 55 graduates of Social Sciences BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Social Sciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Social Sciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £20500 | £24500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £15500 - £26500 | £18500 - £31000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24323 | £20704 | £23988 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20473 - £28762 | £14252 - £26502 | £16798 - £31178 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
The UWS BA (Hons) in Social Sciences focuses on the central themes of social justice, power and inequalities.
The first two years of this degree equip you with a firm grounding in the essential disciplines of politics, policy and sociology. Thereafter you can specialise your studies through the selection of a number of optional modules according to your career preferences.
The suite comprises:
// BA (Hons) Social Sciences - both campuses
// BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Politics & Policy) - Paisley Campus
// BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology & Policy) - Paisley Campus
// BA (Hons) Social Sciences (Sociology) - Lanarkshire Campus
The specialist pathways provide you with the opportunity for in-depth exploration of social issues such as health, migration, development, international relations, gender, nationalism and welfare.
By studying social sciences, you will investigate social and political change, explore both how we understand society and how we can change it for the better. You will investigate the driving forces behind and potential solutions to complex local and global challenges in society, using a range of theoretical lenses and research methods. You will also develop your critical thinking alongside a wide range of research and transferable skills that are highly valued by the public, private and voluntary sectors.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
Jobs
Graduating with a BA Social Sciences will enhance your core cognitive, interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge and competences. Graduates have gone on to work in the public, private, and third sectors in areas including: politics, working for or even as elected representatives; contributing their skills to public services industries, such as housing and planning; working in health and social care; undertaking employment in the private sector; and, following conversion courses, teaching in primary and secondary schools.
Further Study
Graduates from this courses may be able to undertake further study at master's level study in areas such as: International Politics, Social Policy, Applied Social Science, Policy Analysis; International Development; International Relations; Global Governance; Public Administration etc.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Social Sciences BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 17% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 4% | Customer service occupations |
| 4% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 4% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) Access to Humanities; Access to Social Sciences; Access to Law, Criminal Justice & Social Sciences; Access to Primary Education Entry to Year 2 with Glasgow University Access Course with grades BB
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 60 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Trinity ISE | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
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| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Social Sciences BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15250 | year 1 |
| International | £15250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
- ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
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About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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